What trend towards mandatory human rights due diligence means
In March, the European Union (EU) took a major step towards passing a new law to…
Total 'suspends contracts linked to Mozambique gas project'
France’s Total has suspended contracts with at least two companies building infrastructure to support a multi-billion-dollar…
Women's rights in the work place: Beyond window dressing, towards consistent action
Every 8th March, people and organisations around the world celebrate the InternationalWomen’s Day. Speeches are given,…
UK Okpabi et al v Shell: UK Supreme Court Reaffirms Parent Companies May Owe a Duty of Care Towards Communities Impacted by their Subsidiaries in Third Countries
The much-awaited judgment by the UK Supreme Court (SC) in Okpabi and others v Royal Dutch…
Oil pipeline compensation delayed
The compensation of the people affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project in…
Govt pushes for compulsory land acquisition in Buliisa
Uganda’s multi-million dollar Tilenga Oil Project which is being implemented in Buliisa and Nwoya districts faces…